# appreciable

/əˈpɹiʃəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɐpɹˈiːʃɪəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/appreciable
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

large enough to be noticed or measured. You use this to describe a change or amount that is not small or insignificant.

For teachers: sufficient in size, amount, or degree to be perceived or measured. Often used in technical or formal contexts to indicate a noticeable difference from a baseline.

## Examples

- The new software caused an appreciable increase in speed.
- After the heavy rain, there was an appreciable rise in the water level of the river.
- While the initial results were promising, the researchers noted that the effect was only appreciable after the subjects had been observed for several months.

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